Court-ordered inspection
- Statute:
- South Carolina §33-31-1604 · Chapter NP (South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act (S.C. Code Title 33 Ch. 31))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Court
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
If the corporation refuses a required inspection, the circuit court may summarily order inspection and copying and may award costs and attorney fees unless the corporation proves it refused in good faith because it had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the member to inspect.
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How SoShiny helps with Court-ordered inspection
SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox.
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- What does South Carolina §33-31-1604 require?
- If the corporation refuses a required inspection, the circuit court may summarily order inspection and copying and may award costs and attorney fees unless the corporation proves it refused in good faith because it had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the member to inspect.
- Who does South Carolina §33-31-1604 apply to?
- South Carolina §33-31-1604 applies to Nonprofit associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §33-31-1604?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for South Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of South Carolina §33-31-1604?
- The official text is published by the South Carolina General Assembly at scstatehouse.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Court-ordered inspection?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of South Carolina §33-31-1604 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a South Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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